Jamaica Gleaner News
Published: Monday Tuesday | August 4, 2009
Nurses strike back - NAJ demands public apology from chief medical officer, calls for minister's intervention into malaria money matter
After an emergency meeting yesterday, the Nurses Association of Jamaica (NAJ) called on Minister of Health Rudyard Spencer to promptly diffuse a brewing controversy between public-health nurses and top-ranking officials in the ministry... Read More...
Repairs to disrupt water supply
National Water Commission (NWC) customers in some sections of St Catherine and the Corporate Area will experience disruptions in their regular water supply today between 6 a.m. Read More...
Public urged to join in national day of mourning for Lady B
The public is asked to join in a national day of mourning for Lady Bustamante, widow of National Hero Sir Alexander Bustamante, on Saturday, August 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. As a mark of respect for Lady Bustamante's many years ... Read More...
Police name eight men wanted for questioning
The police have identified eight men wanted for questioning in connection with the recent upsurge of violence in sections of Portmore, St Catherine. Gang violence in the communities has left more than five persons dead and several others nursing gunshot... Read More...
Class Acts: Dennis Tobin Preparatory
To collect your prize, contact Kerry-Ann Hepburn at 922-3400, ext: 6419 or email: kerry-ann.hepburn@gleanerjm.com... Read More...
The guts of survival
The term 'gut' refers to the gastro-intestinal or GI tract. This is a passage over 20 feet long which starts at the mouth and ends at the anus. Without a properly functioning gut (intestinal tract), a lot of the nutrients in your food may end up in the toilet bowl... Read More...
Immigration Corner - Busted-brother blues
I have a question and hope you can point me in the right direction. My brother had some trouble with the law on drug charges in 1993 and plead guilty to a felony 3. In 2004 he entered the United States and his green card was taken. Read More...
Dear Counsellor - Secret lover
Q. I am a young woman furthering my education that I may have a good life in the future, as I am accustomed to.My parents provided a good home for me and I love them dearly. My father is a senior executive of his company... Read More...
